Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Obesity clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 58 recruiting obesity studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 1/Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT07595549RecruitingPhase 3
Testing Berobenatide for Weight Loss in Overweight Adults
This study tests a new medicine called berobenatide to help people with overweight or obesity lose weight. The medicine may also help improve related health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04611087Recruiting
Weight-loss program participants: self-monitoring focus group
This trial is looking to learn from people who finished a specific weight-loss program recently and ask them to share their experiences. The goal is to improve how weight-loss support and tracking work for participants.
Houston, TexasAges Any age - NCT07743450RecruitingPhase 3
Daily oral medication for weight loss in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes
This study tests a once-a-day pill for adults who are overweight or have obesity and also have type 2 diabetes. The goal is to see if the medication helps with weight loss and improves blood sugar control.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07282600RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for type 2 diabetes and weight
This study tests a new medicine called eloralintide for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or have obesity. It aims to see if the drug can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07321886RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for people with obesity or overweight
This trial tests if an investigational drug called eloralintide can help people with obesity or overweight lose weight. It is for people who do not have type 2 diabetes and who have tried but struggled to lose weight on their own.
Bellaire, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07684144RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of a weight-loss medication for people who completed an earlier trial
This study tests the long-term effects of a medication called maridebart cafraglutide for weight management. It is for people who already completed a 72-week study of this drug and want to continue treatment.
Bellaire, TexasAges 18–99 - NCT07743463RecruitingPhase 3
Daily pill for weight loss in adults with excess weight or weight-related health issues
This study tests a once-daily pill called ASC30 to help adults with obesity or overweight who also have conditions like high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or heart disease lose weight. The pill may work by affecting appetite and blood sugar, and the study aims to see how effective and safe it is.
Sugar Land, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07815678RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Safety study of an oral medication in people with normal or higher weight
This study tests a new oral medication called ACCG-2671 to see how safe it is and how your body handles it. It's an early-stage trial, so the main focus is on safety and tolerability. The study has different parts: one for people with normal weight and one for people with higher weight who are already taking a GLP-1 injection for weight loss.
Webster, TexasAges 25–75 - NCT07823608RecruitingPhase 3
Monthly study medicine for adults with sleep apnea and overweight who use a breathing machine
This study tests an investigational medicine taken once a month for adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who are overweight or have obesity and use a CPAP or similar breathing machine. It aims to see if the medicine improves sleep-related breathing.
Tomball, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07774065Recruiting
Ventilation strategies in obese patients during laparoscopic surgery
This study tests different ways of using a breathing machine (ventilator) during laparoscopic surgery in people with obesity. The goal is to find a safer and more effective ventilation method for this group.
Galveston, TexasAges 18 years+
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Obesity trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting obesity studies listed above.
- AURORA-1 Clinical Site
- AURORA-2 Clinical Site
- DM Clinical Research
- Juno Research
- Juno Research LLC
- Novartis Investigative Site
- Research Site
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
What taking part in a obesity study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting obesity studies in Texas.
Common questions
- Are there obesity clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 58 recruiting obesity studies with a site near Houston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a obesity study near Houston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Houston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Houston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a obesity trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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